Must-see restaurants in Australia

  • Salamanca Fresh

    Hobart

    Gourmet self-caterers alert: don't miss the fruit, veg, meats and groceries, plus a suite of Tasmanian wines, at this hip little supermarket.

  • Cafe Ziva

    Port Douglas

    Locals rate open-fronted Euro-chic Ziva for good coffee and breakfasts such as eggs Benedict. Lunch is mostly burgers and toasted sandwiches.

  • Melo Velo

    West Coast Australia

    A red-brick heritage house on the main road has been turned into a cycling hub and cafe. Does excellent coffee, simple dishes and smoothies.

  • Breakfast with the Birds

    Port Douglas

    At Wildlife Habitat, includes a tropical buffet breakfast and a guided bird interactive experience.

  • Starfish Cafe

    West Coast Australia

    Tucked away in the South Beach car park, this casual snack shack offers excellent coffee, cooked brekkies, winter soups and summer salads.

  • Energise Cafe

    Western Australia

    This food van cheerfully caters to the caffeine needs of passerby, as well as serving toasties, fancy sandwiches and very decent burgers.

  • Legall Patisserie

    New South Wales

    This is the place to go for freshly baked bread and delicious macarons, éclairs and tarts, all crafted by French chef Phillippe Legall.

  • Off the Wharf

    Victoria

    The shopfront of the local fishermen's co-op always has fresh seafood, but there's no cooked food here, so it's one for self-caterers.

  • Mad Hatterz Cafe

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Good coffee, all-day breakfast, great homemade pies and Alice in Wonderland quirkiness make Mad Hatterz a very Yungaburra-type cafe.

  • Denmark Bakery

    Southern WA

    Prize-winning pies lauded across WA. Try the spicy Vinda-Roo with everyone's favourite marsupial given a spicy subcontinental spin.

  • Morel's Orchard

    West Coast Australia

    Local fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as natural fruit ice creams. Our favourite are the frozen chocolate-dipped strawberries.

  • Metung Farmers Market

    Victoria

    Setting up along Metung's scenic grassy foreshore, this local farmers market sells regional wines, cheese, breads and local honey.

  • Margaret River Bakery

    Margaret River

    Retro furniture and kitsch needlework art – the MRB is a rustic, playful bakery producing quality pastries and big breakfasts.

  • Deckchair Gourmet

    West Coast Australia

    Excellent coffee and good food. Try the bacon-and-egg wrap for breakfast while southern sunshine streams through the windows.

  • Yungaburra Pitstop

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Though it's a takeaway kitchen within a petrol station, this place does some of the best and biggest burgers in the region.

  • New Leaf Café

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    A dedicated vegetarian cafe with plenty of bold Middle Eastern flavours and salads. Dine inside or al fresco, or take away.

  • Feathers Cafe

    New South Wales

    This welcoming little country cafe is a good bet for wraps, sandwiches, burgers and burritos. Breakfast is served all day.

  • Caffiend

    Cairns

    This cool, cosy cafe has superb barista coffee, all-day breakfast, gourmet lunches, art and the occasional live gig.

  • Finns Store

    New South Wales

    This cafe-shop-cellar-door space makes for a delightful stop when in town and is located next door to a gallery.

  • King Island Bakehouse

    Tasmania

    Best pies for miles, with unusual fillings including wallaby and crayfish. Also makes cakes, bread and coffee.

  • The Village Grocer

    New South Wales

    Delicious cakes, outstanding coffee and light meals are available at this light-filled and airy country cafe.

  • Mocka's Pies

    Port Douglas

    Local institution serving classic Aussie pies with exotic fillings such as crocodile laksa and bush kangaroo.

  • Cooktown RSL

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Steaks, pizzas and generous servings distinguish the RSL kitchen. Pokies and occasional live entertainment.

  • Floravilla Ice Cream Factory

    The Daintree

    Try one of the 26-plus tropical, biodynamic ice-cream flavours at Floravilla's lovely little shop and cafe.

  • Emerald Creek Ice Creamery

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Drop in for superb homemade ice cream as well as fudge and, for the savoury lovers, biltong (dried beef).

  • Raku Izakaya

    New South Wales

    This new-in-2018 modern Japanese eatery is all about share plates (all meticulously presented) and sake.

  • Oaks Bakery Cafe

    Great Ocean Road

    Delicious pies, including the signature prawn and scallop ($7), and a cauliflower and cheese for vegos.

  • Lake Barrine Teahouse

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Try an award-winning Devonshire tea with homemade scones at the popular teahouse overlooking the lake.

  • Naam Pla Thai Kitchen

    Victoria

    A fine, fragrant den of excellent Thai cooking in the heart of town, though perhaps a tad overpriced.

  • Beach Burrito Company

    Brisbane

    Beach-shack style and a predictable Mex repertoire of tacos, burritos, quesadillas and margaritas.

  • Massimo's Place

    Southern WA

    Authentic, Italian-style pizzas cooked in a wood-fired oven imported from Italia.

  • Bunbury Farmers Market

    West Coast Australia

    Fresh local produce, as well as sushi and self-catering platters for picnickers.

  • Annabel's Pantry

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Popular bakery offering around 25 pie varieties, including kangaroo and veggie.

  • Coles

    Darwin

    A large, well-stocked supermarket in the town centre.

  • Woolworths

    Darwin

    A large supermarket in the town centre.

  • Krimper Cafe

    Melbourne

    Venture down Melbourne's most picturesque laneway, lined with old red-brick buildings and potted greenery. Hidden behind a set of weathered wooden doors…

  • Bodega Underground

    Melbourne

    Melbourne's love affair with Mexican food continues apace in this downstairs restaurant wallpapered with colourful film posters. Share slow-cooked lamb…

  • Café de Vili's

    Café de Vili's

    Adelaide

    Vili's pies are a South Australian institution. Next to its factory, west of the CBD, is this all-night diner, serving equally iconic 'pie floaters' (a…

  • Royal Oak

    Royal Oak

    Adelaide

    Winning pub grub at this enduring/endearing local: enjoy steak sangers (sandwiches, for the uninitiated), curries, lamb-shank ragu, southern fried chicken…

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